Board of Directors

Noam GottesmanCo-Chairman and Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2014

Noam Gottesman, our co-founder and co-Chairman has been a director of Nomad since April 2014. Mr. Gottesman is the Founder and Managing Partner of TOMS Capital LLC, which he founded in 2012. Mr. Gottesman is also a co-founder and non-executive director of Landscape Acquisition Holdings Limited, an acquisition vehicle that completed its $500 million initial public offering and listing on the London Stock Exchange in November 2017. Mr. Gottesman was the co-founder of GLG Partners Inc. and its predecessor entities where he served in various chief executive capacities until January 2012. Mr. Gottesman served as GLG’s chief executive officer from September 2000 until September 2005, and then as its co-chief executive officer from September 2005 until January 2012. Mr. Gottesman was also chairman of the board of GLG following its merger with Freedom and prior to its acquisition by Man Group plc. Mr. Gottesman co-founded GLG as a division of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) in 1995 where he was a Managing Director. Prior to 1995, Mr. Gottesman was an executive director of Goldman Sachs International, where he managed global equity portfolios in the private client group.

Martin E. FranklinCo-Chairman and Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2014

Martin E. Franklin, our co-founder and co-Chairman has been a director of Nomad since April 2014. Martin E. Franklin is the founder and CEO of Mariposa Capital LLC and Chairman and controlling shareholder of Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC. Currently, Mr. Franklin is also Founder and Chairman of Platform Specialty Products Corporation, a director of Restaurant Brands International Inc. and a Director of J2 Acquisition Limited. Mr. Franklin was the founder and Chairman of Jarden Corporation ("Jarden") from 2001 until April 2016 when Jarden merged with Newell Brands Inc ("Newell"). Mr. Franklin became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jarden in 2001, and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until 2011, at which time he began service as Executive Chairman. Prior to founding Jarden in 2001, Mr. Franklin served as the Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer of three public companies: Benson Eyecare Corporation, Lumen Technologies, Inc., and Bollé Inc. between 1992 and 2000. In the last five years, Mr. Franklin served as a director of the following public companies: Newell Brands, Inc., Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (until its transaction with Tim Hortons, Inc. and the creation of Restaurant Brands in December 2014) and Promotora de Informaciones, S.A.

Ian G.H. AshkenIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2016

Ian G.H. Ashken was the co-founder of Jarden and served as its Vice Chairman and President until the consummation of Jarden’s business combination with Newell in April 2016. Mr. Ashken was appointed to the Jarden board on June 25, 2001 and served as Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary from September 24, 2001. Mr. Ashken was Secretary of Jarden until February 15, 2007 and Chief Financial Officer until June 12, 2014. Prior to Jarden, Mr. Ashken served as the Vice Chairman and/or Chief Financial Officer of three public companies, Benson Eyecare Corporation, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Bollé Inc. between 1992 and 2000. Mr. Ashken also serves as a director of Platform Specialty Products Corporation and is a director or trustee of a number of private companies and charitable institutions. During the last five years, Mr. Ashken also previously served as a director of Newell Brands, Inc. and Phoenix Group Holdings.

Stefan DescheemaekerChief Executive Officer

Joined: 2015

Stefan Descheemaeker was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and of Iglo on June 1, 2015. He was previously at Delhaize Group SA, the international food retailer, where he was Chief Financial Officer between 2008 and 2011 before becoming Chief Executive Officer of its European division until October 2013. Since leaving Delhaize Group SA, Mr. Descheemaeker has taken on board positions with Telenet Group Holdings N.V. and Group Psychologies, served as an industry advisor to Bain Capital and been a professor at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Between 1996 and 2008, Mr. Descheemaeker was at Interbrew (now Anheuser-Busch InBev) where he was Head of Strategy & External Growth responsible for managing M&A and strategy, during the time of the merger of Interbrew and AmBev in 2004, and prior to that he held operational management roles as Zone President in the U.S., Central and Eastern Europe, and Western Europe. Mr. Descheemaeker started his career with Cobepa, at that time the Benelux investment company of BNP-Paribas. Mr. Descheemaeker currently serves as a Director on the Board of Anheuser-Busch InBev, a position he has held since 2008.

Mohamed ElsarkyIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2017

Mohamed Elsarky was President and CEO of Godiva Chocolatier Inc. from 2014 to 2017, based in New York and London; he was also a member of the Board. Godiva Chocolatier is the leading global premium chocolate brand and Mr Elsarky was responsible or the company’s global sales spanning more than 100 countries, with 800 retail stores, and several thousand points of sale in global travel retail and domestic market channels. Mr Elsarky joined Godiva in 2010 when he served as President International, directing the company’s strategy and operations across all markets outside US and Canada.Prior to that, Mr Elsarky served as an Operating Partner of Lion Capital, a leading private equity company based in London specializing in consumer brands. He was Executive Chairman of portfolio companies, identifying businesses for acquisition and developing strategies to develop them. He has direct responsibility for two such portfolio companies, Vaasan & Vaasan Group, the leading fresh bakery business in Finland and the Baltic region, and Ad van Gelovan, the market leader in frozen snacks in the Benelux. He was executive Chairman of both companies. From 2004-2006 Mr Elsarky served as President, Northern Europe, based in Paris, for United Biscuits, where he was appointed to lead the turnaround of its Northern European businesses. This included overseeing well-known brands including BN, Delacre, Sultana, McVities and Carr’s crackers. As Managing Director of Jacob’s Bakery from 2002-2004, then under ownership by Danone, Mr Elsarky’s key focus was to return the business to sustainable growth. He eventually recommended to the Danone Board the sale of Jacobs and opted to remain with the Jacobs’ team as it transitioned to United Biscuits. Earlier in his career, from 1988-2001, Mr Elsarky held a number of positions with Kellogg Company, in Australia, Asia and USA. He latterly became Chairman and CEO, Australia and New Zealand. Mr Elsarky is currently a Non-Executive Director of The East India Company in the U.K. He also served as Non-Executive Chairman of British Canoeing, member of the British Olympic Association, member of Australian Council for Children and Parenting and Kids Helpline Charity (Australia).

Jeremy IsaacsIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2016

Jeremy Isaacs is a Founding Partner of JRJ Group. At JRJ Group, Mr. Isaacs is closely involved with the implementation and guidance of fund strategy, as well as the development and execution of portfolio company strategy. Prior to establishing JRJ Group, in late 2008, Mr. Isaacs held senior executive positions with Lehman Brothers with responsibility for businesses outside North America. Mr. Isaacs serves as a non-executive director of Marex Spectron, Food Freshness Technology and Landscape Acquisition Company. He participates in numerous philanthropic activities, holding a range of positions, including Trustee of The J Isaacs Charitable Trust, member of the Bridges Development Fund Advisory Board, and Trustee of the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. Mr. Isaacs is an Honorary Fellow of the London Business School. He served as non-executive director of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust from October 2013 to September 2016, and was a member of the British Olympic Advisory Board between 2007 and 2012. Mr. Isaacs was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to the NHS.

Paul KenyonIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2017

Paul Kenyon is Chief Financial Officer of C&J Clark Limited, the leading casual shoe brand with retail, online and wholesale operations in around 100 countries. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of Nomad Foods Limited from June 2015 until August 2017, having previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Iglo from June 2012. Mr.Kenyon joined the Iglo Group from AstraZeneca PLC where his most recent role was CFO for AstraZeneca’s Global Commercial business. Prior to that, Mr. Kenyon spent three years as Senior Vice President, Group Finance and for a period held the role of Chairman of AstraTech, AstraZeneca’s medical technology subsidiary, concluding with its successful disposal. Mr. Kenyon’s prior career includes a broad range of senior finance roles at Allied Domecq PLC as well as experience gained at Mars, Incorporated and Courtaulds PLC. Mr. Kenyon is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

James E. LillieIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2015

James E. Lillie served as Jarden’s Chief Executive Officer from June 2011 until the consummation of Jarden’s business combination with Newell in April 2016. He joined Jarden in 2003 as Chief Operating Officer and was named President in 2004 and CEO in June 2011. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Lillie served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Moore Corporation, Limited. From 1999 to 2000, he served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Walter Industries, Inc., a Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Company (KKR) portfolio company. From 1990 to 1999, Mr. Lillie held a succession of senior level management positions across a variety of disciplines including human resources, manufacturing, finance and operations at World Color, Inc., another KKR portfolio company. Mr. Lillie serves on the board of the US-China Business Council (USBC), a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of American companies that do business in China. Since February 2017, Mr. Lillie has served on the board of directors of Tiffany & Co. and since October 2017 has served on the board of directors of J2 Acquisition Limited.

Lord Myners of Truro CBEIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2014

Lord Myners is Chancellor of the University of Exeter and a member of Court and Council of the London School of Economics and Political Science. He served as the Financial Services Secretary in Her Majesty’s Treasury, the United Kingdom’s finance ministry, from October 2008 to May 2010. Prior to his service at the Treasury, Lord Myners served as chairman or a member of the board of several organizations, including as chairman of Guardian Media Group from 2000 to 2008, director of GLG Partners Inc. from 2007 to 2008, Director of Land Securities Group plc from 2006 to 2008 (chairman from 2007 to 2008), chairman of Marks & Spencer plc from 2004 to 2006, and chairman of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd from 2002 to 2007. Lord Myners served as chairman of Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited (now known as Platform Specialty Products Corporation) from April 2013 until its business combination with MacDermid, Incorporated in October 2013. He also served as the chairman of Justice Holdings Limited, a special purpose acquisition company, from February 2011 until its business combination with Burger King Worldwide, Inc. in June 2012. From 1986 to 2001, he served as a director of Gartmore Investment Management Limited. He has also served in an advisory capacity to the United Kingdom Treasury and the United Kingdom Department of Trade & Industry, with particular focus on corporate governance practices. Other positions held by Lord Myners have included chairman of the Trustees of Tate, chairman of the Low Pay Commission, a member of the Court of the Bank of England, a member of the Investment Board of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. Lord Myners is currently serving as a non-executive director of Windmill Hill Asset Management. He is vice chairman of Global Counsel, the non-executive chairman of Autonomous Research LLP, chairman and a partner of Cevian Capital LLP and Chairman of Daniel J Edelman (UK). Lord Myners is a graduate, with honors, from University of London and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Exeter. He is a Visiting Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford and an Executive Fellow at London Business School. He is a crossbench member of the UK’s House of Lords, the senior chamber in Parliament.

Victoria ParryIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2016

Victoria Parry was Global Head of Product Legal for Man Group plc until April 2013 and now acts as an independent non-executive director and consultant to the funds industry. Prior to the merger of Man Group plc with GLG Partners, Inc. in 2010, she was Senior Legal Counsel for GLG Partners LP. Ms. Parry joined Lehman Brothers International (Europe) in April 1996 where she was Legal Counsel with responsibility for inter alia the activities of the GLG Partners division and left Lehman Brothers in September 2000 upon the establishment of GLG Partners LP. Prior to joining Lehman Brothers in 1996 Ms. Parry practiced as a solicitor with a leading London based firm of solicitors. Ms. Parry graduated from University College Cardiff, with a LLB (Hons) in 1986. Ms. Parry is a solicitor and a member of the Law Society of England and Wales. Ms. Parry is a director of a number of other companies.

Simon WhiteIndependent Non-Executive Director

Joined: 2016

Simon White was, until 2014, Chief Operating Officer of Man Group PLC where he was a member of the Executive Committee. Prior to the merger of Man Group PLC with GLG Partners, Inc. in 2010, Mr. White served as Chief Operating Officer of GLG Partners, Inc. from its inception and was also Chief Financial Officer until mid-2008. From 1993 to 2000 he worked at Lehman Brothers in a number of different roles. Since 2014, Mr. White has been involved in leadership roles in a range of early stage businesses with a special focus on FinTech, and is currently a director of Axim Holdings Limited. In 2017 he became a non-executive director of Ask Inclusive Finance and in January 2018 became a non-executive director of Bridge Invest Limited. Mr. White is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Samy ZekhoutChief Financial Officer

Joined: 2018

Samy Zekhout has been the Chief Financial Officer of Nomad Foods since April 1, 2018. He was previously at Procter & Gamble for more than 30 years, most recently as CFO and Vice President of Global Grooming over the past 11 years. During his tenure at Procter & Gamble, Mr. Zekhout was instrumental in driving increased profitability and cash flow performance, step-change revenue growth across the portfolio and the successful execution and integration of several acquisitions. Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Zekhout has held various finance roles at Procter & Gamble while residing in several countries including France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Switzerland and the United States.

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